The stock market on September 16, 1980
September 16, 1980, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.85% to close at 126.74. Of 4,582 US stocks that traded, 2,053 rose and 981 fell.
The S&P 500+0.85%closed at 126.74
How big a move#7,438of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,079price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,053of 4,582; 981 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Broadway Stores Inc (BWY) | +11.5% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +9.4% |
| Cattlesale Co (CTLE.) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | -6.3% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -4.3% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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